The Class 156 Super Sprinter units were built by Metro-Cammell between 1987 and 1989. A total of 114 2-car units were built, and units are numbered 156401 to 156514. The Class 156s were built to replace elderly first-generation DMUs and locomotive hauled passenger trains.

Each unit is formed of two driving motors, and runs in DMS + DMSL formation, and are powered by 6-cylinder Cummins NT855-R5 diesel engines, with Voith T211r hydraulic automatic transmission and Gmeinder final drive units. The units have a top speed of 75 mph.

The first 100 units were ordered by BR Provincial sector and were in blue and beige with light blue stripe livery. The final 14 units were ordered by Strathclyde PTE and carried Strathclyde Transport orange and black livery, which were used on non-electrified suburban services in the Strathclyde area.

Following the privatisation of British Rail, the Class 156 fleet was split between several franchises.

About this Model
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This model represents 156502 in SPT Rail livery, which was set in 2004 to 2008 period.